The U.S. Courts and the U.S. General Services Administration announced Monday just how they intend to use the nearly $1 billion appropriation.

Eight other federal courthouses would be fully funded under the judiciary's plan, while Harrisburg's courthouse slated for North Sixth and Reily streets ranks ninth on the U.S. court's priority list.

Harrisburg's $29.5 million would be used on more studies and preparation work at the site that officials, residents and business owners hope sparks a redevelopment wave around the north Sixth Street corridor in midtown.

The plan now awaits approval from several congressional committees.

If the plan is approved, it would mean the federal government would spend $56 million on the Harrisburg project before a single piece of construction starts on the new courthouse, which will replace the outdated Ronald Reagan Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse downtown.